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According to the WHO, researchers in South Africa and worldwide are conducting studies to understand many aspects of the Omicron Variant better and Read about Omicron Variant

WHO declared its latest findings on Sunday, amid rising concern worldwide. After designating the coronavirus strain B.1.1.529, dubbed ‘Omicron,’ as a variant of trouble earlier this week. According to the WHO, researchers in South Africa. And worldwide are conducting studies to understand many aspects of the Omicron variant better. As of now, the following is known:

It is unknown whether Omicron is more transmissible than other variants, including Delta.

Disease severity

Is Omicron causing more severe disease when compared to other variants, such as Delta? This, too, remains unknown. Data suggests that hospitalization rates in South Africa are increasing. But this may be due to a rise in all numbers of people becoming infected rather than a specific infection with Omicron. Currently, there is no proof that the symptoms of Omicron differ from those of other variants. However, all COVID-19 variants can cause severe disease or death, especially in the most vulnerable people, so prevention is essential.

Vaccine efficiency

Vaccines, including those against the dominant circulating variant, Delta, remain critical for reducing severe disease and death. Current vaccines continue to protect against severe illness and death.

Testing

The commonly used PCR tests continue to detect infection, including Omicron infection, as we have seen with other variants. In addition, there are ongoing studies to see if there is an effect on other tests. Such as rapid antigen detection tests.

The efficacy of current treatments

Corticosteroids and IL6 Receptor Blockers will continue to treat patients with severe COVID effectively. Other treatments will be evaluated to see if they are still effective in light of the changes to the virus in the Omicron variant.